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12 June 1776

Original paper slip text:12 June 1776

21 June 1776

Original paper slip text:21 June 1776

Continental Congress

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Resolution appointing Congressional
Board of War

Original paper slip text:Board of War

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and Ordinance. Signed by
Charles Thomson

Original paper slip text:Charles Thomson

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as secretary.
5p.
JA—Continental Congress - Board of War
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  • According to Gilder Lehrman catalog: "Includes attached circular letter addressed to
    Artemas Ward

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    re: founding of
    War Office

    Original paper slip text:War Office

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    and instructions for monthly reporting; signed by
    John Adams

    Original paper slip text:JA

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    ,
    Roger Sherman

    Original paper slip text:Roger Sherman

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    ,
    Benjamin Harrison

    Original paper slip text:Benjamin Harrison

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    ,
    James Wilson

    Original paper slip text:James Wilson

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    and
    Edward Rutledge

    Original paper slip text:Edward Rutledge

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    . Written in the hand of
    Richard Peters

    Original paper slip text:Richard Peters

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    ; docketed by
    Artemas Ward

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    on address leaf. Formerly cataloged as GLC 3295.01 (p. 3) and .02 (p.1-2)." New accession per SEG, 2/15/2012.
  • LS sold at Christie's New York 9 June 1993 together with the circular Resolution of Congress, 12 June 1776, signed by Charles Thomson for $68,500. Profiles in History Insider's Report Sept. 1993.

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